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De Winton's Golden Mole (Cryptochloris wintoni) is a species of mammal in the Chrysochloridae family. It is endemic to South Africa. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical dry shrubland, Mediterranean-type shrubby vegetation, and sandy shores. It is threatened by habitat loss.[2]
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- ^ Bronner, Gary N.; Jenkins, Paulina D. (November 16, 2005). in Wilson, D. E., and Reeder, D. M. (eds): Mammal Species of the World, 3rd edition, Johns Hopkins University Press, 79. ISBN 0-801-88221-4.
- ^ a b Bronner, G. (Afrotheria Specialist Group) (2006). Cryptochloris wintoni. 2006 IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. IUCN 2006. Retrieved on 2007-07-29.
